BBK 80mm Throttle Body Installation Question

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Mar 2, 2008 | 01:09 PM

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BBK 80mm Throttle Body Installation Question

Somebody help! I just tried to install a BBK 80mm throttle body on my 98 coupe and it seems like the power steering reservoir is in the way. What's up with that? I'm using an LS6 intake so I have to use the 75/80mm adapter plate and it is moving everything too far forward.
Anybody had any experience with this? Also, is this thing going to do me any good anyway?

Mar 2, 2008 | 01:31 PM

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There should be 2 spacer sleeves to space the P/S reservoir ahead to clear the throttle body actuator.

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Mar 2, 2008 | 01:33 PM

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That would explain it. I bought the TB used here on the forum and didn't get any spacers.
What about the air bridge coupler? Will it have to be shortened?

Mar 2, 2008 | 02:17 PM

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That would explain it. I bought the TB used here on the forum and didn't get any spacers.
What about the air bridge coupler? Will it have to be shortened?

I didn't shorten my aftermarket coupler, just pushed it on the aftermarket air bridge a little farther.

Mar 2, 2008 | 06:40 PM

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Can anybody tell me the thickness the spacers should be? It looks like I will need to make some.

Mar 2, 2008 | 06:41 PM

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I never noticed the car had the 80mm when i bought it never noticed the spacers ill check tomorrow when i wash her

Mar 2, 2008 | 06:42 PM

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Thanks! I'll check back for the answer.

Mar 3, 2008 | 06:47 PM

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Still need to know the thickness these spacers (for the power steering reservoir) should be. Can anybody help?

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Mar 3, 2008 | 07:06 PM

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The spacers are 3/8" thick.

Mar 3, 2008 | 07:25 PM

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Thanks! I'll fab some tomorrow and I just happen to have an extra reservoir bracket so I think I'll tack them in place so they don't fall under the car. haha!

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